Former Patriot Albert Haynesworth is claimed by Tampa Bay Bucs

Karen Guregian Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Some thought no one would touch him, and he'd go unclaimed. But colleague Ian Rapoport just got word the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached out and claimed former Pats defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, who was released by the team yesterday after an unproductive first half of the season.

It makes sense from the perspective Bucs lost star defensive lineman Gerald McCoy for the season with a torn biceps injury.

Haynesworth made just four tackles, with one sack in six games. He missed time with knee and back woes. He also got into a verbal altercation with defensive line coach Pepper Johnson on Sunday during the Giants game.

Now we'll see if Raheem Morris can get something out of him. Hey, maybe this time...